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Nov 2024
Nov 2024
Kotare Farms Features on Country Calendar

Finding the perfect varieties for local conditions and sharing their knowledge with others.
It’s fantastic to hear about Kotare Farms’ feature on Country Calendar! Geoff and Craig have been instrumental in pioneering New Zealand’s banana industry, which is an exciting step forward for local agriculture. Their hard work and innovation are a real credit to the potential of commercial banana growing in New Zealand. Big congratulations to them from all of us at Grower2Grower!
Click on the link below and login to TVNZ on demand to watch the recent recording on Country Callender
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/country-calendar/episodes/s2024-e32
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